Minnesota Vixen 2026 Tryout Update
Open tryouts for the 2026 Minnesota Vixen are now complete. However, we are still actively considering additional athletes for the upcoming season.
If you’re interested in being evaluated for a roster spot, please reach out to us at info@mnvixen.com. We’d love to connect with you and discuss next steps.
Join the record-breaking Minnesota Vixen, the nation’s longest-running women’s tackle football team! We’re on the lookout for women of diverse body types and backgrounds for the upcoming season. Don’t worry if you have no prior football experience – our dedicated team will provide all the training you need! Secure your spot by registering for open tryouts. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of our winning legacy!
“Although I was a lifelong football fan, growing up I never thought I’d have the opportunity to play football. When I found the MN Vixen, I not only found a place to play, but I also gained a second family. Football has become my outlet, my safe space, and my life.“
#5 Krista Murakami
Special Teams Captain, Defensive Back, WFA International Team Member
FAQs
Q: How long do tryouts lasts?
A: Tryouts lasts approximately 2-3 hours depending on the number of participants.
Q: I have never played football before, does that matter?
A: Due to the lack of a girl’s football program, almost 90% of our players have never played football before becoming a Vixen. Our coaches will train you on everything you need to know from what a first down is to tackling to learning your playbook. What we really need is dedicated women who are eager to learn!
Q: What do you do at tryouts?
A: Tryouts are much like the NFL combine. In the past, we have a series of drills including:
- 40 yard dash
- Shuttle Run
- Box drill
- Bench press
- Leg press
- other position specific drills such as quarterback and wide receiver drills.
Not every player will do great on every drill especially if you have not played football before, but it gives the coaches a look at your base athleticism and evaluate your potential for different positions.
Q: Do I need to attend more than one tryouts?
A: The quick answer is no, coming to more than one tryout is not required. However, after you complete a tryout, you are welcome to come to the following tryouts to work on your skills and conditioning, and to meet your potential players. Attending more than one tryout may increase your chances of making the team.
Q: How many people make the team?
A: The tryouts have become more competitive in the recent years. We are estimating adding approximately 15-20 rookies to this year’s class.
Q: What are you looking for in a player?
A: We really want dedicated women who are eager to learn and have some type of athletic background. Many sports such as basketball and soccer translate very well onto the football field but really having any type of background in sports however small is helpful. Remember we are looking for women of ALL shapes and sizes!
Q: How old do I need to be?
A: You need to be at least 18 years old to participate in the camp and 18 years old by January 1, 2024 to be on the Vixen team.
Q: I’m not really in shape, does it matter?
A: Of course being in-shape would be better, but we will get you in shape! If you’re going to start on your own however, there is no such thing as too much cardio! In addition, we would advise working on core and leg strength. Remember football needs women of all shapes and sizes. An o-line player and a wide receiver do not need to have the same amount of cardio or the same strength!
Q: When do you practice?
A: Practice begins in January inside in a dome. Currently, we practice every Tuesday evening and on Saturdays generally in the morning. Plus, there is a online team chalk talk every Thursday. Once we start playing games on Saturdays, then we practice in-person every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Q: Where do you practice?
A: Our main home base of operations is at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington. For dome practices, we practice at the Savage Sports Complex in Savage, MN. Outdoor practices are currently in Minneapolis.
Q: I cannot attend all practice, can I still be on the team?
A: There is a definite correlation between teams that have good attendance and teams that win. We highly encourage attendance but we understand that players have jobs and families outside of the team. We do expect players to have at least a 66% attendance.
Q: Are there many injuries?
A: Like any sport, especially a contact, physical sport such as football there will be injuries. The most common are pulled muscles and sprains. Of course you can decrease your risk by being in-shape, properly warming up and working on flexibility.
Q: Why do you charge money for tryouts?
A: The $35-$40 fee for tryouts covers the cost of the field plus time and effort by our coaches to evaluate you. .
Q: Are transgender athletes and non-binary persons allowed to play?
A: YES! The Minnesota Vixen welcomes transgender and non-binary athletes and encourage you to tryout! Our league currently follows NCAA rules regarding trans-athletes. In Minnesota, your ability to play is protected by the state. Your ability to participate is dependent on the state-by-state for MTF athletes. Testosterone use within the last calendar year is considered a banned substance by the league and current use does disqualify you from playing.
